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Do you feel easily overwhelmed or over-stimulated when there is a lot going on around you?
Are you easily affected by the moods and emotions of others and seem to pick up their energy?
Has your enthusiasm you once had for life and work waned into exhaustion and disillusionment?
If you ... Views: 1019
In today’s post, I want to talk about something I get asked about very often, which is how to deal with sugar cravings. As you know, my approach around this subject is based on spirituality, consciousness and evolution, and therefore, is very different from what other experts suggest. So let us ... Views: 741
Do you or someone close to you suffer from anxiety attacks? Believe it or not it’s a very common disorder that many people live with every day, often feeling like they cannot get on with their lives the way they want due to the threat of anxiety attacks creeping up on them when they least expect ... Views: 916
PERMANENCE
OUR STORY OF WHO WE ARE
THE ILLUSION
Yesterday opportunities came to visit- opportunities to embrace the ways in which I was introduced to my own assumptions of what would always be? Intellectually, should I be asked-does anything last forever, I would have said no. ... Views: 825
Believe”
I have my own strong beliefs. I believe in God. I believe that we were all created to be great. Some of us along the way have gotten off track with our thinking, but we can once again get back in the game.
I believe that we were each put on earth to make a difference of some kind. ... Views: 917
UNDERSTANDING CAM
by René David Alkalay
After discovering that I am a board certified naturopathic doctor, I am often asked “what is that?” and soon after this, when explaining that my field of health care is alternative, complementary, integrative, and mind-body medicine, the inevitable ... Views: 2908
I lost my voice this week. Not the best thing considering that my work consists mainly of me using my voice. Using my voice to help guide people to discovering and using their own voices. To speak up for themselves and use their words as they honor the truth within themselves.
There was a ... Views: 835
We all know that traumatic events from our past can continue to haunt us and make us miserable long after the event is over. Did you know that painful emotions can affect your physical health as well?
How do we experience emotions?
Our language tells us a lot about how we experience ... Views: 834
Self-Esteem
Self-esteem is how a person evaluates themselves both emotionally and their self-worth. It is how one judges oneself.
A person can apply and evaluate their Self-esteem both on an individual subject or globally. An example of a specific individual subject would be, “I am good at ... Views: 1124
Dear Friend, would you agree that health and well being include, diet, exercise, rest, relaxation and more importantly the positive use of your mind? So a change of diet will not help someone who will not change his/her thoughts.
The body is the servant of the mind. It obeys the operations ... Views: 984
I found myself fighting for my life with estrogen-sensitive, inflammatory breast cancer -rare, but deadly! How could this happen to me? Today, I know why I got cancer. It's so simple; I wonder why I didn't see it before. I know that if I had taken better care of my mental, emotional and ... Views: 905
In the time I’ve been in business and coaching others there are four phrases I’ve heard over and over that, quite seriously, are holding people back.
1. I don’t know what to do. Okay, so you don’t know what to do. What are you going to do about it? The difference between those who succeed and ... Views: 1142
Health is wealth - this may be a cliché, but you realize how very true it is when you fall ill and suffer a health setback due to a chronic condition, disease or accident. Pain, debility, reduced mobility and other disease symptoms - these are things that make us realize the significance of ... Views: 975
Experts extol various different benefits of meditation - not only is meditation an end in itself, it is thought to help improve concentration, lower stress, help a person achieve goals and even help a body heal itself they say. Is meditation really that powerful? While the spiritual and mental ... Views: 1291
Whether we accept it or not, hugs do form an important part of our everyday routine. When we are little, we need hugs from parents as an expression of their love for us. When we get married, we need hugs from our partner and then our kids and this is how it goes on.
Hugging therapy is an ... Views: 1822
There seems to be a great deal of emphasis these days about attaining the perfect abs, sculpted upper arms, toned calves and getting rid of every ounce of fat.
Magazines, reality shows, advertisements, and celebrities all tout the perfect physique; at what price? Working out at a gym, ... Views: 985
I had written an article on Spinal Stenosis it has led to this.
Dreams do come true when you truly want to heal. Joe who ran the Boston Marathon, has spinal stenosis herniated disc ran the entire 26 miles with absolutely no pain. He is still doing well.
He gave us the medal for ... Views: 1081
I have a couple of people that I am working with that have Spinal Stenosis. My first one runs the Boston Marathon every year. He is in his 60’s. God Bless Him. Spinal Stenosis is 2 discs that slipped and is pinching the nerve root. Plus he has 3 areas where it is herniated. When he first came to ... Views: 1024
How do we know when we have healthy fear versus unhealthy fear about the latest pandemic? Healthy fear stimulates our awareness and drives us to appropriate action. Unhealthy fear is not as effective because we are over stimulated. We are hypervigilant, stressed, and our body is tense, all of ... Views: 1720
Your authentic self
I wish to present you with an uncommon view of reality.
For the next five minutes, the time it takes you to read and integrate this information, I intend to put forward an alternative view of life which you may not have previously considered. Indulge me as I outline a ... Views: 714
Today, I want to share with you what I have learned after having spent more than 15 years with all sorts of obsessions and fears around food. It is my biggest wish that you can reflect upon these words and embrace the freedom that you truly deserve. Let me explain...
In the past, in order to ... Views: 854
Are you aware that most of our "beliefs" are formed long before we have the ability to use critical thinking?
Young children are introduced to ideas and opinions long before their brains can distinguish whether those concepts are accurate, valid, credible, healthy, and so on. This is why so ... Views: 1173
This past weekend I went to my 20th High School Reunion. It was both as amusing as it was reflective for me. It was fabulous to catch up with all of my old friends and see how great everyone is doing. I loved seeing everyone, and seeing how thank god, 20 years of maturity brings down the walls ... Views: 678
Sharon Osborne once said on the Oprah Winfrey show that she preferred to be a beautiful face alighting from an old car rather than a wrinkled woman in a posh one.
The US and UK television personality and wife of rock star Ozzy Osborne was talking about society's obsession with physical looks. ... Views: 948
If you were involved in a motor vehicle collision, it was the fault of another party, and you were injured, you're probably eligible for damage compensation. Since every person is unique, every case is unique too. Of course, under the no-fault provisions of ICBC, your medical expenses should be ... Views: 1361
When life throws us a curve, the gift of a "spa moment" can be the perfect touch. A local spa offers healing relief and is perfect for those who can’t venture far from home or the hospital.
Since spas typically offer a variety of massages, manicures, pedicures, facials, and packages, a ... Views: 1332
Today I want to talk about a very important topic, which is constantly mentioned, but never deeply understood….
How many of us have not been in a situation in which we crave certain foods, certain feelings, emotions and relationships? How many of us have not developed certain addictions in ... Views: 975
It is now a proven fact: What you think about has a direct impact on every aspect of your life, including your physical well being.
Recent studies show that the expression of gratitude, for example, can have profound and positive effects on our health, our moods and even the survival of our ... Views: 1064
Whether you are aware of it or not, the power of your mind is ALWAYS at work … but not always in your awareness.
The subconscious mind is an entirely different "creature" from the conscious mind. This is often a difficult idea to truly grasp, and yet it is precisely the reason that people ... Views: 1108
Aging is a complicated process, and while it is possible for most people to be healthy and independent at this age, some decisions have more lasting impact on seniors than the young. While elderly people can be the best educated members of society, they also tend towards long term habits and ... Views: 845
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In last week's video on Boundary Setting, we talked about the idea of putting up a wall of protection. This takes a lot of energy. It's exhausting! And would you really want to walk around barricaded, trapped inside a wall?
Instead we want to ... Views: 909
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I like to put a reframe on the topic of boundary-setting.
Think about this: If you are walking around with boundaries all the way around you, think about what this looks like. Think about what this feels like. You are building a wall all the way ... Views: 1275
Substance abuse problems can disrupt peoples’ lives and wreak havoc on their physical health, their careers, their social life and their family relationships. Turning the situation around takes considerable self-examination and effort to makes the changes that lead to recovery. Drug and ... Views: 1061
Shed Fat Faster with the Power of Your Mind
If one of your goals is to shed some weight before summer, then you’re in luck; what I’m about to share with you are powerful tips to help you reach your weight-loss goals. Your most powerful tool to shed fat fast is not found in the gym or in ... Views: 1481
Part 1 of this article demonstrated the many ways in which soldiers benefit from practicing meditation, especially those who are affected by mental illnesses like PTSD as well as traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). This article actually teaches veterans how to meditate.
The U.S. Department of ... Views: 1054
Meditation has been a holistic practice for thousands of years, one that helps practitioners relax and reconnect with their inner selves. Meditation also allows for people to stay centered in the present moment, which can become an invaluable tool for veterans who are haunted with the memories ... Views: 1211
Recently whenever I talk to a client or friend about their job I hear:
I have lost the passion for my work.
My co-worker undermined my project.
It seems we only shuffle paper and no longer provide anything of true value.
My boss took credit for my work.
I have to work overtime ... Views: 1082
‘A child of five would understand this. Send someone to fetch a child of five.’
-Groucho Marx, comedian
If I guaranteed you would lower your anxiety, calm your mind, renew, recharge, think more clearly, reduce your fear response and enhance your creativity – just by investing two five-minute ... Views: 1396
Loosening the grip of negative emotions through play is one of my favorite ways to shift out of misery into happiness. It’s not only fun but it’s healing as well. I’m quoted about this topic in a new book called Radical Remission: Surviving Cancer Against All Odds by Dr. Kelly Turner, which ... Views: 1049
If there were no other reason for eating other than to fuel our body, would we ever overdose on turnips? Liver and onions? Pickled tongue? Probably not! Then what is it that makes us want to eat an entire bag of candy, a plateful of spaghetti, a super-sized Big Mac and fries, or a box of ... Views: 3370
“Hello,
My name is Tonya and I am very happy to tell everyone that Amy Cohen has been a godsend to me. The personalized flower remedies she has made for me is helping me change my life.
I was skeptical at first. I researched all I could about her on Facebook, YouTube, and on her website. ... Views: 1044
Many of us struggle with it - depression, anxiety - and if you don’t stuggle, I am sure you know someone who does.
Life is made with constant ups and downs, humps in the road that can take us off our path, screw up our internal balance and bring us to places we did know existed, emotionally ... Views: 1099
You love your smartphone – right?
How many good things has it done for you today? From connecting with friends to getting restaurant reviews, our phones are invaluable.
However, there’s also a downside to our phones. As we focus on our phone, we often neglect dealing with things in the ... Views: 1255
Ahhhhh, the season for happiness is here! It’s filled with joy and excitement for our family and kids, right? The truth is, for many of us is a time filled with stress, worries, sadness, pressures purchases, travel, family...and the list goes on and on!
This ... Views: 1104
One of the areas of psychology that take care of kids from their baby years through teenage years is known as child psychology This branch of psychology concentrates on the researching and research of development during youth and involves a large range of research areas including abnormal, ... Views: 1117
Whenever I meditate on metaphysical roots, I encourage you to do the same. What you get for yourself might have more meaning for you personally, and there may be nuances in your own intuitive and psychic insights that could make a significant difference for you.
Here is a definition for ... Views: 2925
Healing Emotional Abuse and Covert Family Violence
Definition of Abuse: Anything less than nurturing is abuse.
As the description of one of Alice Miller’s foundational books states, 'Far too many of us had to learn as children to hide our own feelings, needs, and ... Views: 1310
“It is estimated that 70% of adults in the United States will experience one or more traumatic events in their lives, and 20% will go on to develop PTSD”1 For individuals who suffer from PTSD and other psychological disorders, conventional treatment methods may not be ... Views: 5525